University of Miami - The Ibis Yearbook

“Miami Herald Archives 1926 UM . . . A small communify nestled between the Florida Ever- glades and Biscai/ne Ba\ > , wooden buildings, sweltering heat, and Flagler ' s railroad . . . this was Coral Gables in 1926. UM . . . George Edgar Merrick donated 160 acres and $5,000,000 to establish an institution of higher learning that would combine the best of Latin and Anglo-American cultures. UM . . . Corxstruction began on the " Adminstration Unit. " This building, to be named a fter Solomon Merrick, was the first on the current Main Campus. UM ... A hurricane dashed hopes of completing permanent facilities so the Anastasia Hotel was quickly; converted into tem- porary classrooms. UM . . . The University of Miami opened the doors to its first class on October 15th. 1927 UM . . . The Miami Conservatory, established in October, 1926, by Bertha Foster, was acquired as a school of the Universi- ty. UM . . . The Law School, organized in 1926 by Dean R.A. Rasco, graduated its first lawyers liscensed to practice law in Florida . UM . . . Famed local artist Denman Fink regularly taught and worked with budding student artists. UM . . . Courses were offered in " Marine Zoology, " the fore- runner of today ' s graduate program at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. UM . . . Judge William E. Walsh completed his first year as president of the University Board of Regents — now the Board of Trustees. Walsh was a great asset to the University during her fledgling years. 4 RETROSPECTIVE ”